THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL SMARTWATCH

Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, an internal speaker and mic for voice features and a 40-meter dive rating.

What You'll Love

  • BUILT TO ENDURE This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
  • YOU’RE IN COMMAND Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and rucking activity.
  • LEAD THE CHARGE Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter.
  • APPLIED BALLISTICS The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
  • RECREATIONAL DIVING With a 40-meter dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.
  • BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolor LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.

To see the full features of Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Tactical Edition, download the manual.

Specifications

  • Sleep Score and Insights: Yes
  • Battery life (smartwatch mode): Up to 16 days (7 days always-on)
  • Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation: Yes
  • Garmin ECG App: Yes
  • LED flashlight: Yes
  • Garmin Pay™: Yes
  • MULTI-BAND GPS: Yes
  • Music storage: Yes
  • Make calls and send texts via voice: Yes
  • Training readiness: Yes
  • Training status: Yes
  • Watch display type: AMOLED
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Water rating: 10 ATM
  • Strap material: Silicone
  • Lens Material: Sapphire crystal
  • Bezel Material: Titanium
  • Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
  • QuickFit® watch band compatible: Included (47 mm: 22 mm) / (51 mm: 26 mm)
  • Physical size 45mm: 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm. Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm
  • Physical size 47 mm:  47 x 47 x 13.8 mm
    Fits wrists with the following circumference:
    Silicone Band : 125-208 mm
    UltraFit Band : 125-215 mm
    Leather Band : 132-210 mm
    Metal Band : 132-215 mm
  • Physical size 51 mm: 51 x 51 x 14.7 mm
    Fits wrists with the following circumference:
    Silicone Band : 127-210 mm
    UltraFit Band : 127-225 mm
    Leather Band : 135-213 mm
    Metal Band : 135-225 mm 
  • Weight: 47 mm - 73 g (case only: 52 g) / 51 mm - 92 g (case only: 64 g)
  • Leakproof inductive buttons: Yes
  • Built-in speaker/microphone: Yes
  • Display Size 35.56 mm (1.4″) diameter
  • Display Resolution: 454 x 454 pixels
  • Battery type: Lithium ion
  • Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
  • Memory/History: 32 GB
  • Battery life: Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (7 days always-on)
    Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 23 days
    GPS Only: Up to 47 hours (37 hours always-on )
    All Satellite Systems: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on)
    All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 35 hours (28 hours always-on)*
    All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours
    Max Battery GPS: Up to 81 hours
    Expedition GPS: Up to 17 days
    *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

In the Box

  • tactix 8 smartwatch – 47 mm, AMOLED with black/pebble grey silicone watch band / 51mm, AMOLED edition with tactical black nylon watch band
  • Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ solver
  • Charging/data cable
  • Documentation